Laura Gunter
Region 8 News
Jonesboro, AR, United States
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Firefighters fight for community’s children with program
JFD Fire Marshal Jason Wills said they’ve seen an increase in multiple cases where a juvenile or a child caused a fire that cost the family their home, and in some cases, severe burns to the child. → Read More
Good Samaritan rescues dog nearly hanging by highway overpass in Missouri
The dog's owner says he hopes the nearby surveillance and highway cameras nearby will reveal how this happened. → Read More
Oversight Integrity Council meets for first time, exchanges ideas
The council comprised of nine members got together for the first time to go over such things as rules and regulations, proper procedures, funding issues and how they can best serve the city. → Read More
Crews work to restore power
“We’ve got 30 transmission poles down in three different locations. So, we’ve got sister utilities coming in. Crews from Craighead Electric, Paragould, North Little Rock and multiple contractors coming,” CWL Senior Engineer Grant McDaniel said. → Read More
Jonesboro police K9 team visits daycare kids
Kids at a local daycare are busy learning about their A, B, and C’s, their 1,2,3’s and K9 officer Rico. → Read More
Church members are praying for clothing donations
The fourth annual Brookland United Methodist Church Clothing Giveaway is around the corner. → Read More
Neighbors form human chain to protect migrant from ICE raid in Tenn.
The father reportedly entered the country illegally, so the ICE agents were tasked with bringing him into custody. When neighbors heard what was going on, they came to assist. → Read More
Toys R Us plans a small comeback with 2 stores this year
The first two new Toys R Us stores will open in Texas and the other in New Jersey. → Read More
Trumann Fire Department getting lifesaving equipment
Trumann Fire Department will receive gran bin rescue tubes and training. → Read More
JPD K9 officer visits, teaches children about dog training, agility
“We want to build a strong bond with our youth,” Smith said. “We want them to feel free to approach us when they need our assistance.” → Read More
Donations from two organizations will keep people from going hungry
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas got some much needed help from not one, but two organizations. → Read More
Cooking matters at the store
What items you choose from the price, to the amount and down to the brand will make a difference in your body and your pocketbook. → Read More
Decades old pumper truck gets replaced, new turnout gear for firefighters added
"The safety of these guys out fighting fires and out on the highways when they’re working wrecks should be our number one priority," Mayor Kenneth Jones said. → Read More
Northeast Arkansas students are assembling their future
These young adults visited a number of different industries and businesses in and around Jackson County. → Read More
Summer camp opens doors, minds for future programmers
“The summer camp can open doors for students,” Gilbert said. “It can expose them to concepts not learned in the classroom and provide them with opportunities.” → Read More
Community gathers to celebrate three outstanding officers
Three Jonesboro Police officers receive promotions. → Read More
Mural springs up in community garden
Kids from the MicroSociety Magnet School spent their morning painting a mural in the Westend Community Garden in Jonesboro. → Read More
Boy burned while handling lime juice because of skin condition
For those who have phytophotodermatitis, handling lime or any citrus juice - and then exposing that skin to the sun will cause burns, sometimes severe one. → Read More
WATCH: Pack of dog-like robots pulls delivery truck
Boston Dynamics says the SpotMini will be available soon for a variety of applications. → Read More
Dick Clay scholarship presented
The first-ever Dick Clay scholarship was presented to winner Clayton Holderfield. → Read More